Tires and Wheels

Tire Care

For proper maintenance, safety, and maximum fuel economy, you should always maintain the recommended tire inflation pressure and remain within the load limits and weight distribution recommended for your vehicle.

Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressure

All tire pressures (including the spare) should be checked when the tires are cold. "Cold tires" means the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours or less than 1.6 km (one mile).

The recommended pressure must be maintained for better ride, better vehicle handling, and minimum tire wear.

For the recommended inflation pressure, refer to "Tires and Wheels" in Chapter 8.

All specifications (sizes and pressures) can be found on the label attached to the driver's side center pillar.

WARNING - Insufficient Tire Pressure

Inflate the tires in accordance with the instructions provided in this manual.

Check the tire pressure regularly and correct it as needed.

Driving on underinflated tires not only compromises your vehicle's handling stability, but can also cause tire damage and increase the risk of an accident. Severe underinflation (70 kPa (10 psi) or more) can cause a sudden rise in temperature, leading to blowouts, tread separation, and other tire failures that may result in loss of vehicle control. This risk is much higher on hot days and during long periods of high-speed driving.

Failure to maintain the specified pressure may result in excessive wear, poor handling, reduced fuel economy, tire and/or wheel deformation, harsh ride, increased risk of damage from road hazards, or tire failure.